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มา

#12 most commonverb mid tone

What does มา mean?

Essential directional verb meaning 'to come' toward the speaker or reference point. Thai speakers use มา to indicate movement approaching them or their location. Often paired with other verbs to show direction. Can also mean 'from' when indicating origin. Critical for giving directions and describing movement in daily conversation.

Example Phrases

maa tîi nîi

มาที่นี่

Come here.

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Beginner

maa gin kâao

มากินข้าว

Come eat rice.

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Beginner

pǒm maa jàak aa-mee-ri-gaa

ผมมาจากอเมริกา

I come from America.

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Beginner

maa mài prûng-níi

มาใหม่พรุ่งนี้

Come back tomorrow.

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Beginner

maa gàp pǒm dâai mái

มากับผมได้ไหม

Can you come with me?

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Beginner

maa nâng kui gàp rao sì

มานั่งคุยกับเราสิ

Come sit and talk with us.

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Intermediate

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